Since World War II, the Average Length of Recessions in the United

question 54

Multiple Choice

Since World War II, the average length of recessions in the United States has been:

• A) 2 months.
• B) 11 months.
• C) 2 years.
• D) 3 1/2 years.

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Definitions:

Worry About Worry

A meta-cognitive process where an individual experiences anxiety about the tendency to worry, potentially leading to a cycle of excessive worrying.

Difficulty Tolerating Ambiguity

Struggling to cope or remain comfortable in situations that are uncertain or unclear.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

A mental health condition marked by intense fear or anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance of such scenarios.

DSM-5

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders by the American Psychiatric Association.